Sync3 update carplay question
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Sync3 update carplay question
Hello everyone.2016 F150 XLT sport. Reading through these post on here trying to figure out the Sync3 update. I am trying to figure out how to get the carplay.
I have the 8inch screen. I downloaded V2.0 to a USB drive. Then also downloaded V3.0 to another USB. I now have Sync3 V3.0. But I read that everyone has Carplay.
My update show Android option, but I have a Iphone. So question is how do I get the Carplay? Do I need to upgrade the USB port? Thank you for any help.
I have the 8inch screen. I downloaded V2.0 to a USB drive. Then also downloaded V3.0 to another USB. I now have Sync3 V3.0. But I read that everyone has Carplay.
My update show Android option, but I have a Iphone. So question is how do I get the Carplay? Do I need to upgrade the USB port? Thank you for any help.
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Yes, on 2016 F-150, the original USB hub doesn’t support Apple CarPlay. Updating SYNC 3 to v3.0 only enables it in the software, but if the hardware isn’t compatible, CarPlay won’t show up.
If you only see Android Auto and no CarPlay option, that’s a strong sign you have the older USB hub. Replacing it with a CarPlay-compatible hub is the fix. Once it’s swapped, plug in your iPhone and CarPlay should work without any extra programming.
If you only see Android Auto and no CarPlay option, that’s a strong sign you have the older USB hub. Replacing it with a CarPlay-compatible hub is the fix. Once it’s swapped, plug in your iPhone and CarPlay should work without any extra programming.